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Scott’s All-Purpose BBQ Rub

·1/4 cup brown sugar

·2 tablespoons sweet paprika

·3 tablespoons smoked black pepper*

·3 tablespoons Kosher salt

·2 tablespoons cocoa powder

·2 teaspoons garlic powder

·1 teaspoon cinnamon

·1 teaspoon celery seeds

·1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Mix all this together and rub it into ribs, pork shoulder, or whatever else you are putting on the grill. Put the rubbed meat into a zip-top bag or wrap it in plastic wrap and let it cure in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Overnight is even better.

*Note: the smoked black pepper is not a necessity. Regular pepper will do, but the smoked stuff really adds a layer of flavor. It is available online from Adriana’s Caravan (http://www.adrianascaravan.com).

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About the author- Dwight Bain is dedicated to helping people achieve greater results. He is a Nationally Certified Counselor and Certified Life Coach in practice since 1984 with a primary focus on solving crisis events and managing major change.